2023 Potential Breakout Stars
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The 2023 class may have only one varsity season under its belt, but the hype around it is palpable. Camden’s Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . has already made an…
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Continue ReadingThe 2023 class may have only one varsity season under its belt, but the hype around it is palpable. Camden’s Dajuan Wagner Jr Dajuan Wagner Jr 6'4" | PG Camden | 2023 State #1 Nation NJ . has already made an All-State team, while Mackenzie Mgbako Mackenzie Mgbako 6'8" | SF Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #5 Nation NJ and Simeon Wilcher Simeon Wilcher 6'4" | PG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State #17 Nation NJ are both highly sought after prospects. The group is much deeper than those three prospects with a number of them flying under the radar. Here are the top 2023 potential breakout stars to watch this season.
Jadin Collins Jadin Collins 6'1" | PG Rutgers Prep | 2023 State NJ , PG Roselle Catholic
The Lions have a plethora of talent in the 2023 class, but Collins truly has a chance to break out. He is lightning quick in the open floor and knows how to get by his defender in the half court. Collins is a crafty finisher around the basket and has a good mid-range game. He is a tenacious on-ball defender and does not mind scrapping for rebounds. Collins will have to contend with a lot of talent in the backcourt, but his tough defense will give him the opportunity to break out for Roselle Catholic.
Dasear Haskins Dasear Haskins 6'8" | SF Camden | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 SF Camden
The High is one of the most talented teams in the Garden State, but Haskins will get a chance to shine. The lanky 6’7 lefty can handle the ball on the perimeter and is able to get to the rim with consistency. Haskins is more than just a driver as he has a good release on his jumper and his range extends past the three-point line. He is capable of defending multiple positions on the floor and is an underrated rebounder. Haskins’ combination of size, length and skill makes him a breakout candidate for Camden.
Noah Barnett Noah Barnett 6'8" | PF Don Bosco Prep | 2023 New E , 6’8 SF/PF Don Bosco Prep
The Ironmen have been one of the top Non-Public A programs over the past few seasons and it should continue with Barnett getting looks on the interior. The 6’8 combo forward has a nice touch around the basket and loves to finish above the rim. Barnett also has a nice face-up game and can handle the ball on the perimeter. He uses his size to swat shots around the basket and skies for rebounds on both ends. Barnett is one of the more under the radar prospects in New Jersey, but that should change after this season.
Jake Croce Jake Croce 6'5" | SF Notre Dame | 2023 State NJ , 6’5 SF Notre Dame
The Irish had a bit of a down season in 2019-20, but they should bounce back with increase production out of Croce. The 6’5 wing attacks the basket strong and does not mind drawing contact. Croce has a nice release on his jumper and is capable of knocking down open jumpers from the perimeter. He is an underrated post defender and fights for rebounds on both ends of the floor. Croce is a breakout candidate to watch for a solid Notre Dame team.
Sebastian Robinson Sebastian Robinson 6'2" | CG Roselle Catholic | 2023 State NJ , 6’2 CG Elizabeth
The Minutemen needed someone to offset the loss of Jayden Pierre and they may have found their guy in Robinson. The Camden transfer is dynamic with the ball in his hands and is tough to keep out of the lane. Robinson is a good finisher around the basket and has a solid mid-range game. He is a good rebounder for a guard and makes smart decisions with the ball in his hands. Robinson is a talented guard prospect who should flourish for Elizabeth this season.
Other Prospects to Watch:
Darius Phillips, 6’7 SF Seton Hall Prep
Delroy Smith Delroy Smith 6'7" | PF Hillside | 2023 State NJ , 6’7 PF Newark East Side
Elijah Gertrude Elijah Gertrude 6'4" | SG Hudson Catholic | 2023 State #145 Nation NJ , 6’0 PG Hudson Catholic
Keenan Reiss Keenan Reiss 6'1" | SG Hightstown | 2023 State NJ , 6’0 CG Hightstown
Chima Okeoma, 5’9 PG Plainfield
Jahmir Payoute Jahmir Payoute 6'5" | SF Snyder | 2024 New E , 6’4 SG Irvington